Scrubs cast: Then and now

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It's been a full 10 years since Scrubs officially left our screens. Debuting in 2001, the show set a new standard for television comedy-drama and ran for nearly a decade.

Scrubs received 17 Emmy Award nominations, in various categories but only won two — Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation, and Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series.

Leading actor Zach Braff was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Let's see what the Scrubs Sacred Heart gang are up to now.

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Zach Braff as Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian: Then

Zach Braff had only been cast in a handful of minor characters before his breakout role as J.D. in Scrubs. He immediately quit his job as a waiter after booking the part of J.D., without realising the show wouldn't commence filming for another four months.

J.D. is the main protagonist of the series. He narrates nearly all of the episodes, and the audience also get to see inside his mind as he has the tendency to daydream.

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Zach Braff: Now

After Scrubs ended in 2010, Braff continued in his acting role, as well as directing and writing. He released 2014's Wish I Was Here with Kate Hudson, and 2017's Going in Style with Morgan Freeman.

The actor's last film role was as himself in 2017's The Disaster Artist, but he has numerous projects lined up.

Braff is currently in a relationship with actress, Florence Pugh, and is running the podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends with on and off-screen best friend Donald Faison.

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Donald Faison as Dr. Christopher Turk: Then

Before Scrubs, Donald Faison was already a well-recognised actor on the big and small screen, starring in Clueless — both the movie and its television adaptation — and Felicity.

Dr. Christopher Turk, or more mononymously known as Turk, is a surgeon at Sacred Heart hospital. He is J.D.'s lifelong friend since college, with the two starting as interns at the same hospital on the same day. Also on that day, he met his eventual wife, Carla Espinosa.

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Donald Faison: Now

After Scrubs, Faison married his second wife CaCee Cobb in December 2012, having his wedding at the home of his best friend, Zach Braff.

He went on to have roles in Pitch Perfect,Kick-Ass 2, Little Evil, and appeared in Braff's Wish I Was Here. On the small screen, Faison appeared in multiple shows, including The Exes from 2011 to 2015, House of Lies, Ray Donovan and Undateable.

He currently stars in Emergence as Alex, Jo Evans' (Allison Tolman) ex-husband. Faison is also a prolific voice actor, having lent his voice to Robot Chicken, TRON: Uprising,Star Wars Resistance and others.

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Sarah Chalke as Dr. Elliot Reid: Then

Dr. Elliot Reid began as an intern at the original Sacred Heart Hospital where she continued her residency. She left briefly to pursue a fellowship but ended up back at Sacred Heart, where she shortly after entered private practice.

Her love interest is J.D. and is best friends with Carla Espinosa. She initially struggled to get the respect of Dr. Cox and Dr. Kelso, but developed into a competent doctor. She has never had trouble getting the attention of The Janitor, who has always fancied her.

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Sarah Chalke: Now

Sarah Chalke went on to play the role of another doctor after Scrubs, as Stella Zinman, a dermatologist and Ted Mosby's (Josh Radnor) love interest on How I Met Your Mother. She also starred in short-lived series including Mad Love and Netflix's Friends From College.

She is also a voice actor, playing the role of Beth Smith in the animated series Rick and Morty.

Chalke is set to star in Netflix's upcoming drama series Firefly Lane with Katherine Heigl, due to be released in 2020.

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John C. McGinley as Dr. Perry Cox: Then

Dr. Cox worked at Sacred Heart Hospital for many years and educated a number of interns and residents with his tough-love method. He quickly became J.D.'s mentor, although he didn't permit use of the term.

At the start of the series he is a senior attending physician at Sacred Heart Hospital, later becoming Chief of Medicine.

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John C. McGinley: Now

After the show, John C. McGinley appeared in films 42 and Battle of the Sexes, and had recurring roles in the series Burn Notice and Chicago P.D.

He maintains a home in Malibu, California, and is well known as a member of the "Malibu Mob", a group of celebrity friends and neighbours including John Cusack, Tony Danza, big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton and tennis player John McEnroe.

McGinley enjoys playing golfing with Cusack in his free time.

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Ken Jenkins as Dr. Bob Kelso: Then

As Chief of Medicine, Dr. Bob Kelso was seemingly desensitised by the death around the hospital and was forced to make tough financial decisions without considering the outcome or his patients and staff.

He has a sweet side, brought on by a dire situation or food. He is also a womaniser and has had many mistresses.

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Ken Jenkins: Now

Ken Jenkins' career has spanned decades, starring in films like The Abyss and Psycho.

Jenkins went on to play Chick, Courteney Cox's father on Cougar Town, and also starred in two episodes of Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events in 2018.

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Judy Reyes as Nurse Carla Espinosa: Then

Carla Espinosa worked as a nurse for eight years before meeting her eventual husband, Chris Turk, best friend Elliot Reid and J.D.. She has a longer history with her colleague Dr. Cox and is also one of the very few people The Janitor fears.

Around the hospital, Carla was a no-nonsense and honest person, but she had her flaws, especially when it came to her marriage, pregnancies and motherhood. She likes to voice her opinion, but hates being wrong.

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Judy Reyes: Now

Judy Reyes has had recurring roles on a number of shows since Scrubs ended, starring in Jane the Virgin,Fresh Off the Boat,Blue Bloods and more.

Reyes guest-starred in several shows, including Castle, Medium and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

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Christa Miller as Jordan Sullivan: Then

Jordan Sullivan is the ex-wife of Dr. Cox with whom she currently lives and is in a relationship.

She was a board member of Sacred Heart Hospital before she stepped down to spend more time with her children. She had a very indifferent attitude and can be very rude to people, even if she doesn't know them. But once she tolerates people for long enough she decides to befriend them.

After getting a steady job at Sacred Heart Hospital, she opened up to her colleagues and made close friends, especially with Carla and Elliot.

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Christa Miller: Now

Christa Miller became known for portraying Jordan Sullivan on Scrubs. The show was actually created by her husband Bill Lawrence. She's also appeared in Lawrence's other projects.

From 2009 to 2015, she played Ellie, Jules' (Courteney Cox) sarcastic best friend on Cougar Town, which Lawrence co-created.

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Neil Flynn as The Janitor: Then

The Janitor was an unproductive employee and handyman at Sacred Heart Hospital. He rarely actually performed the duties of his job, but rather spent his time plotting how to annoy and pull pranks on J.D.

He was an avid liar, with nearly every story he told people was a fabrication.

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Neil Flynn: Now

Neil Flynn found another comedy series after Scrubs ended, portraying father Mike Heck in family comedy The Middle alongside Patricia Heaton.

From 2018 to 2019, he also starred in the sitcom Abby's, which marked the actor's 18th consecutive season on TV.

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Sam Lloyd as Ted Buckland: Then

Ted Buckland was the lawyer of New Sacred Heart until he left to spend time travelling and with his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Gooch. He was the legal department of the hospital for many years.

The staff didn't dislike him as much as Kelso, except when he made their jobs more difficult.

He had clammy hands, a sweaty brow, and a bald head; which were all targets of insults tossed in his direction.

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Sam Lloyd: Now

Lloyd appeared in numerous comedies after the show ended, including The Middle, alongside former co-star Neil Flynn.